An Introduction to Welding Safety

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Course Overview

The aim of this short course is to raise understanding and awareness of the safety issues associated with welding. Upon completion learners will be aware of a range of key issues, including:

The four main types of welding

Appropriate protective equipment

Safety tips relating to the work area, equipment, fumes and ventilation and confined spaces

First Aid

By completing this short course and passing the associated online assessment, prospective students have shown they are aware of the key safety issues relating to a potentially dangerous activity.

Course Details

Lesson Plan

Welcome and Learning Outcomes

Welding Safety

Summary

Accreditation

The content of this Virtual College course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Target Audience

This course is designed to be a pre-requisite for anyone starting a course on welding. By completing this short course and passing the associated online assessment, prospective students have shown they are aware of the key safety issues relating to a potentially dangerous activity.